Management firm Eight Continents on mission to connect hotel brands with owners
Hospitality consultancy morphed into ownership company during pandemic
The CEO of Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts aims to grow the company through acquisitions while improving its cashflow.
Europe, Middle East and Africa hotel deals and developments: Kempinski Hotels debuts in the Republic of Congo
Kerten Hospitality and Oromecanica Group sign 63-room Cloud 7 Dersa Tetuàn in Casablanca
This roundup features the latest hotel deals and developments in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
Clear leadership required for sustainability improvements in the travel industry
Everyone wants carbon-footprint falls but not the responsibility
Airlines, hotels, cruises and individual travelers all want to reduce their carbon footprint
The travel industry — hotels, airlines, cruise ships, as well as their supply chains — is under intense pressure to reduce its carbon footprint.
Lotte acquires New York Palace hotel land for $490 million
South Korea hotel firm bought hotel in 2015 for $805 million
South Korean hotel company Lotte Hotels & Resorts has acquired the land beneath its Lotte New York Palace hotel for $490 million.
The ticket prices for World Cup 2026 are eye-watering
Supporter groups asking for ticket sales to be halted
There is little that creates more anticipation, nail biting and angst than the FIFA World Cup finals, which come around once every four years, following a year of qualification gam...
Aareal’s €250 million financing to fuel Miiro Hotels’ European expansion
InterGlobe will reposition more of its K+K Hotels’ assets to lifestyle brand Miiro
India-based hotel company InterGlobe has refinanced its European hotel portfolio with a €250 million ($293 million) loan from Germany's Aareal Bank.
Shareholders approve Mandarin Oriental's move into private hands
Bid values the Hong Kong-based firm at $4.2 billion
Hong Kong-based Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s move to become a privately held company has taken a major step forward, according to news from the London Stock Exchange.
A&O expands hostel offerings with acquisition of Schulz Hotels
Buy is part of A&O owners' expansion strategy and investment in 'affordable travel'
Germany's A&O Hotels & Hostels has acquired the operations and sole hotel of Berlin-based Schulz Hotels.
KKR provides €300 million financing for Tristan Capital's EasyHotel acquisition
EasyHotel portfolio includes owned and franchised hotels across Europe
Tristan Capital’s acquisition of hotel firm and brand EasyHotel has been underwritten with a loan from KKR of €300 million ($349 million).
Comoros hopes $250 million maritime project spurs hotel growth, economy
Backers tout African nation's unique geographical position despite long decades of political turmoil
It is not often the African island nation of the Comoros, or Union of the Comoros, gets into the news.
5 things to know for Dec. 5
Today’s headlines: US politicians mull adding more countries to travel ban; Davidson Hospitality eyes potential deals across UK, Europe; Marriott enters 145th country with DRC debuts; Second-largest shareholder in India’s ITC Hotels sells $422 million stake; IT issue grounds all Edinburgh Airport flights for several hours
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5 things to know for Dec. 4
Today’s headlines: Analysts: Marriott won’t have long-term fallout from Sonder collapse; US hotels post very flattish rise in average daily rate; Accor signs largest Mövenpick hotel on planet; Increase in billionaires potentially good news for high-end hotels; Scottish World Cup fan books 22 hotels before group-stage draw
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5 things to know for Dec. 3
Today’s headlines: Chinese hotel bookings in Japan fall between 50% and 70%; Arora completes acquisition of Ministry of Justice London building; Thailand lifts 53-year ban on afternoon alcohol sales; OECD: Global economies resilient but showing strain; Hotel shares rebound sharply in November
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Europe, Middle East and Africa hospitality hires and promotions: Kempinski appoints Paul Lonergan to global executive role
Sophie Elizabeth Clarke named sales exec at the 82-room Hassler Roma
Read the latest roundup of hotel industry hires and promotions in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
5 things to know for Dec. 2
Today’s Headlines: Bank of England: US tech-firm valuations stretched to 'dot-com bubble' levels; Accor promotes Lamouche to CEO, Europe, North Africa; Head of UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility quits following budget leak; Hotel shares rebound sharply in November, largely fall in year-on-year terms; Trusted-traveler programs gain surge in use
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CDL subsidiary acquires London Holiday Inn for £280 million
Deal marks CDL’s seventh hotel in London
Copthorne Hotel Holdings, a subsidiary of Singapore-based City Developments Limited, acquired the 706-room Holiday Inn London-Kensington High Street for £280 million ($370 million)...
5 things to know for Dec. 1
Today’s headlines: Rosewood owner explores partial sale of hotel group; UK disposable income to rise only marginally; Third-party operators increase presence in Caribbean; October hotel occupancy in Macau climbs above pre-COVID levels; Premier Inn to add 15th Edinburgh hotel
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Running a perfect pub, restaurant and inn no easy task in 2025, or anytime
Many do it to a so-so level; few succeed or exceed
A Sunday roast lunch is one treat that brings the soul warmth in a chilly, grey, gusty November and December. But on so many occasions I have left a British pub dissatisfied.
Luxury hotels risk losing 'soul' in rush to wow guests with personalization
Carefully sourced, managed data has a leading role to play in guests’ hotel journeys
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — How do luxury hotels and hoteliers “humanize” themselves yet at the same time “bedazzle” guests who don't flinch at high nightly room rates?
London’s Oxford Street moves one step closer to pedestrianization
England’s most famous street needs an overhaul
The plans to pedestrianize Oxford Street in London have pretty much been approved.